NHL: NHL Draft Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Oliver Moore shakes hands with general manager Kyle Davidson after being selected with the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks have trade suitor for No. 3 pick: Report

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 9:04 AM ET

Earlier this month, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reported that the Chicago Blackhawks were open for business regarding the No. 3 pick in Friday’s draft. The Blackhawks could be convinced to move back for more immediate help on a young roster.

Given that the Blackhawks finished last season with the second-worst record in the league in Connor Bedard’s second season with the team, general manager Kyle Davidson needs to give the roster a kick in the pants.

The Chicago Blackhawks have a trade suitor

Per Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, the Blackhawks have a trade suitor ready to go for Friday night if they’re interested. The Pittsburgh Penguins have talked to Chicago about the No. 3 pick.

“I was already hearing a lot about the Penguins before the Rangers made the decision to transfer the No. 12 pick to them to complete the J.T. Miller trade,” Wheeler wrote. “As I’ve reported, I know they’d inquired with the Blackhawks about the No. 3 pick and have been aggressive in looking into moving up.

“It sounds like they like both Porter Martone and James Hagens a lot. I’ve also heard they like Roger McQueen. I believe Martone’s going top five, so they’d have to jump into the 3-5 range to grab him. I’m less sure Hagens goes top five, but I also believe the Flyers and Bruins like him at No. 6-7.”

Martone is a player the Blackhawks are reportedly keen on in this draft. So what the Penguins offer in return would be crucial in Davidson’s decision to finalize a trade or take a forward for the future.

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens Chicago Blackhawks logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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